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Why I stopped recommending high-frequency machines to my clients
I used to swear by high-frequency for acne, like a lot of estheticians here. Then about 8 months ago I had a client named Jess who broke out worse after three sessions. I dug into the research and realized the ozone it produces can actually irritate sensitive skin more than help. Now I only use it on thick, oily skin and I'm way more careful about who I suggest it to. Has anyone else seen bad reactions from this tool?
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blake_kelly192d ago
Oh, that's interesting. A friend of mine tried high-frequency for her chin breakouts and ended up with red, peeling skin for two weeks.
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nancyramirez2d ago
Yeah, the "red, peeling skin for two weeks" part really hit home. I tried a home high frequency wand once because I saw it on TikTok and thought it would fix my cystic acne. It did not. My face looked like a sunburn for about a week and a half, and it made everything worse before it got better. I had to skip work for a few days because my skin was so angry and flaky. So yeah, your friend's story sounds exactly like what happened to me. Not worth it for me personally.
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